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Manama: A week dedicated to fashion will be organized by the French Embassy in partnership with the Royal University for Women (RUW) and the Alliance Française on October 24-30. The history of the natural pearls in Bahrain with the engagement of the Luxury Industry with Danat CEO Noora Jamsheer, the Mattar Family and the Al Mahmood Family. On October 25, Bahraini designers will share their history, journey, vision, wishes and work through an exhibition of their creations and informative talk. The event will feature Noof Al Shekar, an entrepreneur and owner of NS by Noof and Perla Perfumes Bahrain, Aisha Abdulmalek,…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has today received at Al Sakhir Palace Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdulla Al Qasabi. He conveyed to HM the King greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, wishing HM the King good health and happiness and the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity. HM the King extended greetings to the Saudi monarch and his crown prince, wishing them good health…

Google has finally launched its flagship Pixel 6 smartphones as it aims to beat competitors on camera and performance while undercutting them on price. Previewed by Google in August, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are the Android-maker’s attempt to compete with Apple and Samsung at the high end of the market after disappointing results with its previous mid-range entries. Both phones have a distinctive design made from recycled aluminium with a large camera bar across the back reminiscent of Geordi La Forge’s visor from Star Trek. The Pixel 6 has a flat 6.4in 90Hz OLED screen and new 50-megapixel main and 12MP…

London :  Facebook said it plans to hire 10,000 workers in the European Union over the next five years to work on a new computing platform that promises to connect people virtually but could raise concerns about privacy and the social platform gaining more control over people’s online lives. The company said in a blog post Sunday that those high-skilled workers will help build “the metaverse,” a futuristic notion for connecting online that uses augmented and virtual reality. Facebook executives have been touting the metaverse as the next big thing after the mobile internet, though their track record is spotty…

Seoul : A biennial defense exhibition kicked off in Seongnam, south of Seoul, on Tuesday, offering an in-depth look at state-of-the-art military hardware like stealth jets, advanced missile interceptors and hydrogen-powered drones. The five-day Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) at Seoul Air Base comes amid lingering regional tensions from North Korea’s evolving threats and an intensifying Sino-U.S. rivalry. This year’s edition is expected to provide a rare chance for defense companies at home and abroad to take stock of progress in the arms industry and explore business opportunities, as the COVID-19 pandemic has impeded their in-person exchanges, South…

Dubai : His Highness Shaikh Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre has won the Best Artificial Intelligence in Education award at the Gulf and Middle East Information Technology Exhibition and Conference (GITEX) Dubai. The project, presented by the centre affiliated with Nasser Vocational Training Center (NVTC), demonstrated exceptional IT excellence in pioneering evidence-learning solutions, utilizing predictive technologies and data analytics that allowed innovation and creativity to provide a safe and productive environment at the same time. “Such awards reflect the standing of the Kingdom of Bahrain in innovation and artificial intelligence in the region, and His Highness Shaikh Nasser…

London : Life has returned to normal for millions in Britain since coronavirus restrictions were lifted over the summer. But while the rules have vanished, the virus hasn’t, said AP. Many scientists are now calling on the government to reimpose social restrictions and speed up booster vaccinations as coronavirus infection rates, already Europe’s highest, rise still further. The U.K. recorded 43,738 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, slightly down from the 49,156 reported Monday, which was the largest number since mid-July. New infections have averaged more than 44,000 a day over the past week, a 16% increase on the week before.…

Bahrain : Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, received in his office at the ministry today, the United Nations Development Coordination Office Regional Director HE. Laila Baker, on her official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, the two sides discussed joint cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Nations and means to boost bilateral cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN in various development fields to achieve common goals They also reviewed a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by the…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a letter to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud dealing with solid fraternal relations between the two countries and peoples and ways of boosting them. The letter was handed over to Saudi Foreign Minister, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, during a meeting today with Bahraini Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE. Shaikh Humood bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. They discussed bilateral relations and ways of bolstering them as well as regional and international issues of common interest.

Bahrain : The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today announced the names of 15 successful candidates for the 7th intake of the PM Fellowship Program. The candidates, selected following a rigorous evaluation process, are as follows: 1. Osama Jameel AlSadeq – Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) 2. Bader AbdulMajeed AlShaybani – Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT) 3. Hasan Haidar Ebrahim – Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) 4. Khalid Ahmed AlNemah – Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) 5. Zahra Abdulla AlShamaa – Labour Fund (Tamkeen) 6. Salman Hasan AlSaati – Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning 7. Saud Yusuf Tulefat…